Ancient India Vocab Flashcard

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What are natural resources?

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Resources found in nature and used for trading with civilizations who didn't have access to them.

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What is Hinduism?

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A major religion of India and still practiced in India today.

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CCSS.L.11-12.1B

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

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What was the Golden Age of the Gupta Empire?

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A time period of prosperity (wealth), peace, and progress (expansion and growth) during the Gupta Empire.

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What is Sanskrit?

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The first language of Ancient India.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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Who were the Aryans?

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A nomadic group that invaded India and took control.

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What is the significance of natural resources in trade?

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They are essential for trading with civilizations that lack access to them.

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What are the main beliefs of Hinduism?

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Hinduism encompasses a variety of beliefs, including the concepts of dharma (duty), karma (action), and moksha (liberation).

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What characterized the Golden Age of India?

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It was marked by advancements in science, art, literature, and overall cultural development.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

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What role did Sanskrit play in Ancient India?

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Sanskrit was the language of many ancient texts and is considered the liturgical language of Hinduism.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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How did the Aryans influence Indian culture?

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The Aryans introduced new social structures, languages, and religious practices that shaped Indian civilization.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7